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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,737.54, 586,907.34 and 334,935.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,737.54, 586,907.34 and 334,935.83 is: 461,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,737.54 : 586,907.34 = 334,935.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,737.54/586,907.34 = 334,935.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,737.54x = 586,907.34 × 334,935.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,737.54x = 196,576,297,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,576,297,055.99/425,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,731.18

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